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Membership application

The Fortuna Volunteer Fire Department is always seeking qualified candidates to join the team. Are you interested? Complete the form below and your application will be emailed to the fire department. We will get in touch with you to begin the process. Thanks for applying!

MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION FORTUNA VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT

This form is to be completed by the Applicant and filed with the Department Secretary at a regular meeting of the Fortuna Volunteer Fire Department. Applicants must be 18 years of age and reside within the Fortuna Fire District boundaries which include the areas of Alton, Hydesville, Palmer Creek, Fernbridge and Fortuna. Once accepted as a proposed member, applicant will be required to have a physical exam performed by an appointed Fire Department Doctor as well as a live scan (background check) which will both be at the expense of the Fire District.

In submitting the membership application form the Applicant acknowledges that their employer and spouse or partner is aware that if the Applicant is accepted for membership in the Fortuna Volunteer Fire Department, he/she will be giving part of their time to public service, and that they support this commitment and involvement. Applicant realizes that the Fortuna Volunteer Fire Department is not a social club and that as a member they will be required to give freely of their time to attend fire/rescue calls, training drills, meetings and work on committees.